Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick that, along with contributions from Wilfried Ndidi and Jamie Vardy, ensured a resounding victory over Southampton at the King Power Stadium. The loss for Southampton has nearly sealed their fate, pushing them towards the play-offs as they trail Leeds by six points, with a notably worse goal difference and only two matches remaining.

The game’s pivotal moment occurred 25 minutes in when Leicester’s Wout Faes reclaimed possession from Che Adams. Harry Winks quickly advanced the ball to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who then provided a precise pass to Fatawu. Fatawu finished the play with a cool slide of the ball past goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.

Despite protests from Southampton’s manager Russell Martin, who contended that Adams was fouled and Fatawu was offside during the goal’s buildup, the score was allowed to stand. Southampton started the second half with vigor, but Leicester was the team to capitalize. Shortly after the hour mark, following a high press, Stephy Mavididi delivered a cross that Ndidi met with a decisive header.

Fatawu continued his impressive performance, scoring his second goal with a stunning strike from just outside the box. He then set up Vardy for Leicester’s fourth goal with a low cross that Vardy converted at the near post.

Fatawu’s outstanding night was capped off when he converted Vardy’s cross following a rapid counter-attack that left the Southampton defense in disarray. The comprehensive win highlighted Leicester’s dominance and Southampton’s struggles.